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Old January 27th 14, 03:50 PM posted to alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
metspitzer
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Default I solved a problem today that I have had since I have been building computers.

On Mon, 27 Jan 2014 06:26:07 -0500, Yousuf Khan
wrote:

On 26/01/2014 4:56 PM, Metspitzer wrote:
No more trial and error in screw sizes.

I bought one of each of these (nuts):
6-32 x .25": Used in PC case cover and I/O plates
6-32 x .15": Used to install hard drives
M3 x .25": Used to install floppy drive, CD-ROM drive and motherboard
4-40 x .18": Used in I/O plate connector

And one of these:
http://www.toolup.com/empire-level_2...FZDm7AodYkAAhg


What is the magnet for? To magnetize a screwdriver, so it can pick up
nuts that fall? You can use any standard fridge magnet for that.

Yousuf Khan

I use a fishing tackle box to keep spare screws in. I put the magnet
in one of the spare trays and stick the nuts to them so I can always
find them when I need them.

I was on the lookout for a block of metal that had the 4 holes tapped
to use as a gauge for size, but I couldn't find one. A magnet with
nuts stuck to it is the second best thing.